Our donors' gifts can make the difference in maintaining a critical margin of excellence at Cameron University. At the same time, donors can benefit from tax or estate planning benefits. Gifts may be given in a variety of forms.

Cash Gifts

Gifts can be made through check or credit card. Checks should be made payable to "Cameron University Foundation, Inc." For check or credit card payments you can download a pledge form or contact the University Advancement office.

Payment plans can be set up on an annual or quarterly basis. Typical cash gifts include those made to the Annual Campaign, the President's Partners campaign with donors contributing a minimum of $1,000 annually, and Capital Campaigns which provide funds for major construction projects.

Faculty Endowments  can be created to establish lectureships, professorships, chairs or scholarships. Under the Endowed Faculty Program, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education will match, dollar-for-dollar, all gifts of $25,000 or more.  The value of a donor's gift is automatically doubled when used to establish endowed faculty positions.  Proceeds from these endowments are used to improve program quality in the area for which they are designated.

Endowed scholarships in amounts determined by the donor can be established to benefit Cameron students. The donor may name the scholarship, designate the area in which it is to be used and help to determine the criteria to be used in awarding the scholarship.

Give Online

Making a donation online is secure. You can use your credit card or checking account to make an immediate gift to the Cameron University Foundation. Just click here to fill out the donation form.

Securities and Property

Gifts of property, stocks, bonds, or other securities can give the donor significant tax advantages. Friends of Cameron may have investments which have appreciated in value over the years. In many instances, these gifts may allow the donor to avoid paying capital gains tax on increased value and receive a tax deduction for the market value on the date of the gift.

Deferred or Planned Gifts

Deferred or planned gifts allow alumni and friends to help Cameron through methods such as wills, living legacies, charitable remainder trusts and gifts of life insurance. Many of these methods can provide immediate tax benefits or life income for the donor.

Memorials and Honors

Memorial gifts may be made to honor the memory of a family member or friend. Donors may also choose to make contributions to honor individuals during their lifetimes.

Matching Gifts

Many corporations match employee gifts to higher education. Gift dollars can be increased up to three times the original amount by taking advantage of corporate matching programs. Donors should inquire as to whether their employer has a matching gift program and provide the appropriate information to Cameron.